Are you looking for a resource to fund a new and innovative program to enhance the mission of your organization? Consider applying for an Innovation Grant.
The application window for 2025 opens December, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to reach out to MHS Association by phone or info@mhs-association.org with questions.
A total of $4,000 will be awarded to one or more MHS Association member organizations. Awardees will be announced during MHS Assembly. You do not need to be present to be awarded the grant.
Grant Criteria
Limit of one application per MHS Association member organization.
Fund new innovations that will enhance your organization’s mission. Efforts with the greatest impact on your mission will be given preference.
Used for small projects, pilot projects, new programs and opportunities for learning or educational development.
Funds may not to be used to cover employee salary or benefits, capital improvements and endowments.
Efforts that support diversity, equity and inclusion will be given preference.
General FAQs
To provide seed money to fund a new and innovative program to enhance the mission of MHS Association member organizations.
The application window is open between Tuesday, December 12, 2023 through Tuesday, February 6, 2024.
Applications may be accessed on the this page. If you aren’t seeing the Apply Now button at the top of the page then we are currently not taking any applications.
Yes. Applications will only be accepted by MHS Association members.
You may apply for up to $4,000. A total of $4,000 will be awarded to one or more MHS Association member organizations
Awardees will be announced during MHS Assembly
No. Each organization is limited to one application.
New innovations that will enhance your organization’s mission, including small projects, pilot projects, new programs and opportunities for learning or educational development.
Employee salary or benefits, capital improvements, and endowments.
The following grant submissions will be given preference:
Projects with the greatest potential to impact your mission and vision
Efforts that demonstrate alignment with and/or support of Anabaptist faith and values
Efforts that support diversity, equity and inclusion
Yes. Click here to download the Grant Application Word document.
The grant recipient provides an impact report to info@mhs-association.org on the project and use of grant funds prior to December 31, 2024.
Applications must be fully completed and all supporting documents provided by the close of the application window in order to be considered for a grant.
Immediately following the submission of your grant application, you should receive an email response in your inbox indicating your application has been received.